The 2017 Annual Public Sector Innovation Conference will take place on 30 and 31 August 2017 in Gauteng. Now in its 11th year, the Annual Public Sector Innovation Conference has grown into a unique event of unassailable stature as a platform for robust discussion, learning and sharing on innovation amongst public officials and other key stakeholders. The conference positions innovation as an indispensable enabler and a critical catalyst to improve government’s performance in service delivery and clean governance within the context of the 4th industrial revolution. The conference will enlist a broad spectrum of leading minds and key experts who will share their profound knowledge and expertise in contemporary trends on service delivery innovation within the context of the 4 industrial revolution.

The National School of Government has launched a call for an expression of interest from individuals and organizations to partner with the National School of Government in the provision of training and development services in the public sector.

The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) driver of The Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) is pleased to announce the launch of the sixth edition of the IPA awards by calling for applications to the prestigious competition. The competition once again offers Africa’s top crop of innovators a share in a grand prize of US$150 000 and additional scalable entrepreneurial opportunities. Enterprises and individuals that have invested in delivering market-oriented solutions for African-led development are especially invited to take part in the competition. - Contributed by CPSI.

The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is inviting motivated leaders from across Africa, with a track record of action who would like an injection of skills to help them go further to apply for one of several scholarships available at the school in 2017.

Government departments and public entities are invited to enter now for the 2016 All Africa Public Sector Innovation Awards. In support of the achievement of Africa’s Aspirations for 2063, the 2016 All Africa Public Sector Innovation Awards will recognise innovations in the following three categories:

The GAP Innovation Competitions are looking for innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs that are working on novel ideas that will improve the efficiency of government service delivery, increase the competitiveness of the local economy and enhance the quality of life of ordinary citizens. Categories are in the ICT, Medical, Biosciences and Green economy. All interested parties are required to submit their applications by 2 June 2016.

In the framework of fostering and encouraging the efforts to modernize the public administration in Africa, notably the improvement of public service for citizens, the Chairman of the Governing Board and the Director-General of the African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD) launch the call for applications for the 2016 Pan-African Public Service Awards. This award, which will take place during the next Forum on Modernisation of Public Services and the Governing Board of CAFRAD, to be held on June 1st in Tangier, aims to encourage and motivate members of CAFRAD to come up with initiatives and innovative ideas designed to improve public services delivery quality.

The SADC Trade Related Facility (TRF) announces the official launch of a Call for Applications. This Call for applications, is a rolling call which will remain open until 16 January 2017, the deadline for submission of applications. Member States may submit applications at any moment in time. Evaluation of applications will commence after every cut-off date. Three cut-off dates have been established for evaluation purposes, the first being 29 February 2016, the second being 22 July 2016 and the final being 16 January 2017. - Submitted by Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI)

Submissions for the 2016 International Innovations Awards (IIA) are being accepted. The IIA celebrate the spirit of innovation in the public service by recognising organisations that have made significant contributions to governance and services in the public sector. - Submitted by Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI)

African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development
(CAFRAD) is organizing a Pan African Conference on “Cultural Dimension of Administrative Reform in Africa". It will be held in Tangier, Morocco from 25 to 27 January 2016.

Occasion of the Matric Day AwardsThis document is about an address by the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, MP, on the occasion of the Matric Day Awards and Prayer for Grade 12 learners of Kwa-Themba.19 September 2017

MPSA Speech-CPSI-MTN- Multi-Media Laboratories LaunchThis document is about remarks of the Minister for the Public Service and Administration Adv. Ngoako Ramatlhodi, MP, at the handing over of Multi-Media Computer Laboratories to Eastern Cape, St Johns College.19 September 2017